Matthew Donadio
Inspiration
- Life, in all of its vastness and variety, is its own inspiration. To paraphrase an old mentor, I just want to do good stuff that works.
Narration
- I can read the same books over and over again, and get more out of them each time. I love the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Trilogy for its absurdity, and the Lord of the Rings Trilogy for the intricate storytelling. I could probably fill my iPod with just Queen’s albums and not get bored.
Design
- I find how certain plants are specialized to their environment (e.g. a cactus in the desert or orchids in a cloud forest) fascinating. I also enjoy learning how and why something is made, and watching artisans perform their craft.
Interaction
- I try not to be a geek at home. I am an avid gardener, and in particular shade gardening outdoors and raising orchids indoors.
Lead Developer
Having graduated with distinction with a degree in Computer Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University, Matthew brings his nineteen years of programming experience to Night Kitchen Interactive. His professional background is diverse, and includes the fields of digital signal processing, digital television, embedded firmware, technical writing, and graphical user interface design. At Night Kitchen Interactive, he develops Drupal websites, custom interactive, and also runs the in-house recording studio.